Reborn to my engagement night by Baxter Walters

Chapter 27 Death Wish

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Within the pitch–black building, Sebastian’s office was the only one illuminated by the glaring white lights, making it feel particularly desolate.

Constantly sitting in front of the computer, Sebastian grew weary from overusing his eyes.

Frowning, he massaged his temples and reclined again his office chair, his gaze drifting toward the green plant next to the computer.

When was this potted plant placed here? Did she bring it?

The thought of Madelyn made Sebastian tense up. I think I forgot to hand her the car keys just now!

Hailing a cab in the dead of night was no easy task, and it certainly wasn’t safe for her to be alone at this hour. With this in mind, Sebastian immediately grabbed his car keys and rushed after her.

When he reached the company’s entrance, Madelyn was already nowhere to be seen.

He was met with deserted streets, with only slight chill.

the cold night breeze sweeping through, bringing with it a

It’s been a while since she left the office. She must’ve gone back already.

Slipping the key into his pocket, Sebastian was ready to head upstairs and resume his work when he heard. a shriek pierce through the air from a distance away. “Ah! Let me go! Help! Help!”

Sebastian paused in his tracks, listening closely. The startled cry astonishingly resembled Madelyn’s tone

when she was angry.

Don’t tell me…

Sebastian’s heart sank, and he quickly ran in the direction of the noise.

As he got closer, he could see Madelyn calling for help, her face filled with fear. A group of thugs were attempting to forcefully drag her into a black van.

He barked in anger, “Stop!”

What a familiar voice. As Madelyn turned around, she was surprised to see Sebastian.

At that instant, she was so exhilarated, as if she had seen hope.

was overwhelmed with joy, crying out, “Sebastian, come save me!”

over and immediately exclaimed in panic, “Boss, we’ve been found

and spat on the ground. “He’s all

up, get this

“Yes, sir!”

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the van.

exerting a strong pull that gradually drew Madelyn into its depths.

can’t get

that was gripping

agonized scream echoed through the air. “Ouch! D*mn you, b*tch! It

thug who was bitten swung his hand and slapped Madelyn hard, knocking her onto the ground. The force sent her tumbling several times on

with something warm trickling down the corner

she swiftly turned her attention to

blink of an eye, a thug swiftly drew a dagger from his

Then, bending his knee, he hit the thug squarely in the abdomen. The intense pain left the thug

that unmistakably revealed his proficiency in

realizing they were no match for Sebastian, so they

the vehicle. The black van sped off, leaving a trail of

over, Madelyn finally relaxed, only to feel intense soreness and ache

the first time in her life that she had been struck and thrown to the ground, leaving her utterly

quickly helping her up. “Are you all right?”

the corner of her lips

that, her knees were also scraped, and there

storm was raging in Sebastian’s eyes, and his face took on a dangerous, bloodthirsty look. Those

a death wish!

and strode toward the parked

back to consciousness. Seeing that it was Sebastian who was holding her, she breathed a sigh of

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in her eyes as she sobbed

was moved, for she was still thinking of him

be scared. n here for you.